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Ace of Cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Ace of Cups

Element · waterNumerology · 1feeling, relationship, intuition

An opening of feeling — love offered, the first surge of an inner spring.

The image

A hand offers a chalice from a cloud; five streams pour into still water.

Ace of Cups upright meaning

Upright, the Ace of Cups points to new feeling, openhearted love, compassion, intuitive opening.

  • new feeling
  • openhearted love
  • compassion
  • intuitive opening

Ace of Cups reversed meaning

Reversed, the Ace of Cups leans toward closed heart, blocked feeling, emotional withdrawal.

  • closed heart
  • blocked feeling
  • emotional withdrawal

Frequently asked questions

What does the Ace of Cups tarot card mean?
An opening of feeling — love offered, the first surge of an inner spring.
What does the Ace of Cups mean upright?
Upright, the Ace of Cups points to new feeling, openhearted love, compassion, intuitive opening.
What does the Ace of Cups mean reversed?
Reversed, the Ace of Cups leans toward closed heart, blocked feeling, emotional withdrawal.

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